By: Nicole Pelletiere Ah, the pitter patter of toddler footsteps at 3 am.  The sound is just as familiar as to where those footsteps are going to lead–your bedroom!  If you are feeling like your bed is not big enough for the three of you, rest assured that you are not alone. While it may [...]

By Julie Seguss  color scheme There’s a rainbow of shades beyond the primary colors, and Pantone Mini Board Books aim to introduce your budding artist to these nuances of color. From Fire Truck Red to Duckling Yellow, each of these six little books includes five kid-friendly Pantone hues with fun peek-through shapes in the pages. Ages [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Tomorrow marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.  Each year, the American media covers a memorial and often shows clips of the tragedy.  Whether it be televised, in print, or on the internet, your child may be exposed to the coverage.  Depending on their age, he or she may [...]

How do you know if your child needs glasses? Often, it’s intuition. “Some parents just believe their child doesn’t see well,” says Yoon. “More than half of the time, they’re right.” In addition to maternal instinct, here are other signs to consider: Squinting may mean your child is trying to focus on a blurred image [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere  “A is for Apple, B is for Bear….”  For ages, children’s books have shared a common method on how they introduce the alphabet to our kids.  Effective? Yes, but self-published author Xavier Finley had something new and exciting in mind.  And so, A is for Ketchup was born! A is for Ketchup is a silly picture book that [...]

By Stacy Whitman  Dad to Dad: Parenting like a pro by David L. Hill, MD Not your ordinary put-me-to-sleep pediatrician advice book, this guide is very engaging, with a casual guy-to-guy tone that many new and expectant fathers will relate to. As a father of three, Hill clearly understands what it’s like to struggle with [...]

By Stacy Whitman Oral hygiene can be easy to brush off when you’re dealing with a squirmy or uncooperative kid. But there are important new reasons to make it a top priority. Studies now link poor oral health to heart disease, dementia, diabetes and several forms of cancer—and the problems can start in early childhood, [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere After having their children, sister-in-laws Kristin and Anna Forselius discovered that baby weight was keeping them from getting back into their normal-sized pants.  After the infamous rubber-band attempt, they decided it was time to brainstorm for a more convenient and attractive way to get the job done.  Then, Oopsie Loopsie was born. [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere The day has finally arrived!  Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood premieres on PBS KIDS with a special one-hour block of two back-to-back episodes. In honor of today’s debut of the show, New Parent has gotten the scoop from creator Angela Santomero, who was also the visionary behind the hit children’s programs Super WHY! and [...]